Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Alberich was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Layabout hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He was born in a small plains village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has worked as a Laborer like his father before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He uses divination through singing.

History: Bucklal was born with his mother's beautiful face. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with blue slacks. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Sard (30 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and green tie. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. He has blue eyes.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1800 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Onyx (30 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.